Sam Houston Bearkats @ Liberty Flames
| 1 | 2 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|
SHSU | 33 | 33 | 66 |
LIB | 41 | 41 | 82 |
Rode scores 19, Liberty takes down Sam Houston 82-66
LYNCHBURG, Va. -- — Kyle Rode's 19 points helped Liberty defeat Sam Houston 82-66 on Saturday night.
Rode added eight rebounds for the Flames (13-7, 2/3 Conference USA). Kaden Metheny scored 17 points while shooting 5 for 8 (4 for 5 from 3-point range) and 3 of 4 from the free throw line. Zach Cleveland had 14 points and shot 5 of 8 from the field and 4 for 6 from the line.
Lamar Wilkerson led the Bearkats (10-9, 3-1) in scoring, finishing with 23 points and six rebounds. Davon Barnes added 19 points for Sam Houston. In addition, Cameron Huefner had nine points.
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Game Information
Lynchburg, VA
Referee:Stephen Divine
Referee:Kenneth Moreland
Referee:Allen Sutton
2025-26 Standings
| Conference USA | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty | 5-0 | - | 13-3 |
| Western Kentucky | 4-2 | 1.5 | 11-6 |
| Middle Tennessee | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Missouri State | 4-2 | 1.5 | 10-7 |
| Kennesaw State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 11-6 |
| Louisiana Tech | 3-3 | 2.5 | 10-7 |
| Jacksonville State | 3-3 | 2.5 | 8-9 |
| New Mexico State | 2-3 | 3 | 9-6 |
| Sam Houston | 2-4 | 3.5 | 10-7 |
| Florida International | 2-4 | 3.5 | 9-8 |
| Delaware | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
| UTEP | 1-4 | 4 | 5-11 |
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